Pier

An example of a pier in New Zealand

A pier is a raised walkway across water. It can be a simple light wooden structure which has no effect on the current and tides, or a major structure with buildings and as long as a mile out to sea. In the United States, these may be referred to as docks. A pier can be made of wood, concrete, or other materials.

Pier Media

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  A wooden pier in Corfu, Greece

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  Out-of-use industrial bulk cargo Pier, Cook Inlet, Alaska.

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  Print of a Victorian pier in Margate in the English county of Kent, 1897

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  3-shot panorama of the Scheveningen Pier at blue hour. Absolutely best on black (press L). If your screen is not so big, or if you like details, please enjoy the high-res version for added awesomeness.

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  Brighton Palace Pier (pictured in 2011), opened in 1899